Technical Advice & DIY TIPS

No, all handles are supplied without locks / latches. This is the standard in worldwide as there are different sizes and types of locks used for different applications that need to be purchased separately. If you already have locks or latches in your doors then providing they are in good working condition, these in most cases can be used with new handles. The standard spindle (the bar that connects the handles) size is 8mm (actually 7.9mm), providing your current locks accept an 8mm bar width spindle, you should not have any problems fitting new handles.

The types of locks or latches you need are the same for door handles on a backplate, door handles on a rose and door knobs.

Internal doors. All non-locking internal doors need a tubular latch. The one that you purchase will generally be determined by your budget. We always recommend the quality tubular latch as this feels solid and smooth in use whilst providing a long working lifespan. For un-sprung door knobs (all good quality door knobs are un-sprung so they are not too stiff to turn!) we also recommend the high quality latch.

External locking doors. It is important that all external doors have either a BS certified 5 lever sashlock or a rim cyinder nightlatch used with a BS certified 5 lever deadlock. This is a minimum security standard required by most household insurance companies. If you do not have these fitted to your external doors your insurance company may contest your claim in the event of a break-in.

Internal locking doors. Doors that are required to lock from a key internally can use a 3 lever sashlock providing they are not exit doors. We do not recommend locking internal doors for fire safety reasons.

Bathroom doors. All door handles supplied by Oppali require a bathroom lock.

There are three types of handles available:

1. Door Handles On Rose
2. Door Handles On BackPlate
3. Door Handles For Aluminium & PVC Doors

Lever on rose furniture is more contemporary, it can be used alone if only required to operate a latch.

Obviously care needs to be taken when selecting these additional items to ensure that the style and finish match those of selected handles. They have three styles of keyhole:

Standard Profile Keyhole      

Cylinder Keyhole                      

Bath Set                                            

Lever on backplate are more traditional with two styles of Keyhole:

• Standard Profile Keyhole
• Cylinder Keyhole

Stadard Profile Keyhole is used on most internal doors with a sash type lock which contains a lock and a bolt.

Cylinder Profile Keyhole for locks with euro profile cylinder

Bath sets have a turn and release mechanism built into the rose and are used with a bathroom lock.

All our lever on backplate furniture are supplied with matching screws, a spindle and fitting instructions.

Door handles for aluminium and PVC doors has narrow oval rosette and are used for doors from aluminium or PVC profile witch normal rosette or backplate don’t fit.